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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ARTHUR ROBBINS

     Introduced By: Representatives Kislak, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Kennedy,
McGaw, Potter, Bennett, Phillips, and Cortvriend

     Date Introduced: February 29, 2024

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Arthur

Robbins, the beloved husband of Judith Robbins for 67 years; and

     WHEREAS, Arthur Robbins was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1932, a son of the

late Robert and Nancy Robbins; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Robbins went to school in Woonsocket and later attended Wilbraham

and Monson Academy. He proceeded to graduate from the Wharton School/University of

Pennsylvania with a degree in economics and subsequently served our nation with distinction for

two years as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force; and

     WHEREAS, In 1957, after marrying Judy, the love of his life, he moved backed to

Woonsocket where he worked with his father in the manufacturing industry until he and his

family moved to Providence in 1969; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Robbins was a highly successful entrepreneur and real estate developer

who was the Principal of Robbins Properties. He had a deep understanding of the hospitality

industry and under his guidance and direction, helped to create the Providence Marriott, the

Newport Marriott, and hotels and office buildings throughout the New England region; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Robbins was immersed in civic affairs throughout his life. He served on

more than twenty civic and nonprofit boards and supported many Jewish and health related

organizations, including Hope Health, Butler Hospital, Textron Chamber of Commerce Academy,

Providence Convention and Visitors Bureau, Big Brothers of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island

Holocaust Museum. He received numerous honors and awards throughout his distinguished life,

and was a member of Temple Emanu-El; and

     WHEREAS, Arthur Robbins was a devoted family man his entire life. In addition to his

wife, Judith, he leaves behind his children, Mark Robbins, Alisa Robbins Doctoroff and her

husband, Dan, and Carolyn Robbins Levine and her husband, Jim. He also leaves behind his

grandchildren Jacob, Ariel, Jenna, Noah, Ari, Jesse, Adina, and Caleb and his great-grandchildren

Lila and Naomi, and was the brother of the late Donald Robbins and his wife, Esther; now,

therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

expresses its condolences on the passing of Arthur Robbins; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Judith Robbins and Family.

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